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'This absolutely disgusts me': Maine lawmaker resigns following primary results
PARIS, Maine — Maine state Representative John Andrews, a Republican from Paris representing House District 79, announced his resignation Wednesday morning. In his announcement posted on Facebook, Andrews said, "I can't be a part of anything that supports Austin Theriault. Paris voted for Theriault. That made up my mind. I'm sorry, but I'm done standing up for anything in this community. I'm officially retired from politics. This absolutely disgusts me."
Veterans Memorial Park in Lewiston rebuilds after December storm damage
LEWISTON, Maine — The Veterans Memorial Park in Lewiston sits on the Androscoggin River. Back in December 2023, a winter storm caused the park to flood causing hundreds of thousands of dollars in damage. "That December storm came in hard with rain and wind," Lewiston Public Works Director Kevin...
Lewiston school leaders look into more cuts as voters reject budget again
LEWISTON (WGME) -- Lewiston school leaders say they've already cut some teachers, technology, facility costs and tapped into reserves. The question now is what’s next after voters rejected a budget proposal for a second time on Tuesday, with 54 percent voting "No." The most recent school budget proposal was...
Police: Man lied about being with Robert Card at gun range before Lewiston mass shooting
LEWISTON (WGME) -- The man who told authorities he had been at a gun range with Lewiston mass shooter Robert Card II hours before the shooting was lying about the encounter. In the 3,000 pages of police documents that were recently released, one report from the FBI says a person claimed they were concerned after seeing Card's behavior at a gun range the day of the mass shooting.
‘I’m beyond heartbroken’: Ex-wife of Robert Card addresses Lewiston documents
LEWISTON, Maine — The ex-wife of Lewiston gunman Robert Card is addressing the release of 3,000 pages of investigative documents by the Maine Department of Public Safety. Cara Lamb expressed sorrow and frustration over how the information was made public. The records were briefly posted online last Friday afternoon...
Potentially live grenade discovered at West Paris home
Police and bomb experts removed a potentially live grenade Wednesday from a home in West Paris, and investigators believe the device may have been from either the Korean War or World War II. Oxford County Sheriff’s officials were called to a home on High Street shortly before noon Tuesday for...
Different annuals to use in your flower containers | Gardening with Gutner
PARIS, Maine — Think beyond Petunias and Impatiens when you plant your flower boxes and containers. Ben Young of Young's Greenhouse in South Paris has some recommendations that will step up your flower game. "They're not your common accent plant," Young stated. Coleus get taller than impatiens and petunias...
New Lewiston shooting documents detail first responder accounts
LEWISTON, Maine (WMTW) - Maine State Police released over 3,000 pages of investigative documents on Friday relating to the Lewiston mass shooting and response. Our media partner, WMTW has been looking at page after page, trying to learn more about Maine’s deadliest mass shooting that killed 18 and injured 13 others.
Community Concepts to open new child care center in Bethel
Community Concepts said it will open a new child care center in Bethel. The nonprofit made the official announcement Tuesday after being approved for nearly $1.5 million in federal and state funds. But Kim Bessette, the nonprofit's director of children's services, said there's such high demand that some residents started calling them months ago when they first heard about plans.
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